LiveOasis, St Albans Place, LS2

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

LiveOasis at St Albans Place is in a prime location in Leeds. You're minutes away from the city centre, with a great range of shops, restaurants, and bars nearby—everything from local cafes to major chains. The area feels vibrant and well-connected, with plenty of open spaces like Woodhouse Moor within walking distance. Public transport is reliable, with regular buses and Leeds train station not too far. Parking can be limited, and bin collection is consistent but occasionally disrupted by streetworks. Overall, the street is lively but not too noisy, with minimal antisocial behaviour.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has been responsive and helpful, usually resolving issues promptly and keeping residents informed.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known how limited the parking options are nearby—it can be a challenge if you have a car. Also, during peak times like move-in weeks, the lifts and maintenance services can get quite busy. I'd recommend planning around that.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in my area on Wade Lane, Leeds has both good and bad sides. There are many shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and takeaways nearby, so it’s easy to find what you need. The Merrion Centre and Trinity Leeds are close, and you can walk to them in a few minutes. Buses are easy to catch, and the train station is about a 10–15 minute walk away, so travelling is simple. But during busy hours, traffic can be slow. The street is mostly quiet, but sometimes at night, there can be noise because it’s near bars and clubs. The bins are collected regularly, but sometimes they get too full. Parking is hard to find. There’s not much anti-social behaviour, but it can happen once in a while. Overall, it’s a nice place to live with a few small problems.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has been quick and helpful in responding to any issues. Maintenance requests are usually handled within a day or two, and the staff are friendly and professional.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how noisy it can get during weekends due to nearby bars and clubs. It’s manageable, but light sleepers might want earplugs. Also, parking around the area is very limited, so having a car here isn’t ideal. I’d suggest future tenants plan around using public transport or walking.